January 15, 2025
Hugh Edwin Moore age 85 of Sparta passed away Wednesday morning January 15, 2025, at his daughter’s residence in LaVergne. He was born December 23, 1939, to his parents, the late Hugh Lawson & Vada Maynard Moore. He was a retired Methodist Minister and a member of Smithville First United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Martha Inez Moore; Sisters: Linda Rice & Marie Moore. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Saturday January 18, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Lunsford officiating and burial to follow in the Plainview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday 11:AM until the time of service at 1 PM. Survivors include children: Royce (Rhonda) Moore of Dowelltown, Elizabeth (Brenda Elrod) Moore of LaVergne; Grandchildren: Bradley Scott Moore, Brandy Lee Moore; Great Grandchildren: Alexis Mims, Tyler Scott Moore; Siblings: Lois Sellars, Doris O’Conner, Donell Moore, Denice Moore; a host of nieces & nephews also survive. In addition to flowers family ask that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in memory of Mr. Moore. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Moore family.